Design director Jobs in Ajax, ON

Overview

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position : Senior Design Engineer

Resume Due Date : Tuesday, April 08, 2025 (5 : 00PM EST)

Job ID : 25-049

Number of Vacancies : 15

Level : MP4

Duration : 24 Months

Hours of work : 35

Location : 889 Brock Road South, Pickering

Work Mode : Hybrid – 2 days remote

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct or arrange for the preparation of engineering and scientific aspects of power generation, transmission and distribution using mature engineering and technical knowledge : work with modified technical guidelines or broad criteria governing advanced or developmental schemes; conduct or arrange for special studies or analyses for the definition and solution of problems, or for economic or efficiency considerations; be responsible for specifications, procedures, estimates for large projects, contract content, material selection or treatment, testing, etc; co-ordinate design phases; visit project sites and manufacturers’ locations to obtain data, review progress with customers, contractors and vendors
• Conduct or arrange for analyses of engineering and scientific designs or schemes of work for plant, equipment and systems, including contracted portions, to ensure optimum, economic, project design parameters are met : represent the design function in discussions with contractors and including matters of design, cost, availability, schedule, manufacturing technique, performance tests, etc; develop recommendations to achieve project objectives; work with others, including customers, construction and in the resolution of problems including those of a controversial nature.
• Act as a Design Team Leader (Leader) for various projects : lead others in the preparation of equipment and systems design; co-ordinate the aspects of engineering and construction services work with other contributing groups; make recommendations on team membership; organize and assign work responsibility to team members; give guidance, instruction, direction; develop work methods; maintain quality, quantity and accuracy of work; contribute to the training and development of less senior staff.
• Act as a representative on committees, task forces, etc. : ensure design responsibilities are adequately addressed; contribute to matters under discussion; make presentations.
• Maintain an awareness of state-of-the-art of the engineering profession and new advances in engineering design, methods, materials, etc.
• Specific areas of support may include technical engineering support, contract support, and / or administrative support. Additionally, our client requires the candidate to apply their experience to identify improvement opportunities for our client.

Candidate Qualifications

Equity and Inclusion

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to : Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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